Governor James F. Robinson Records, 1862-1863

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Governor James F. Robinson served in office from 1862-1863 as a Democrat. Originally from Scott County, KY, Robinson continued to reside in that county. His occupation was a Lawyer. Although a Unionist, Governor Robinson raised objections to the policies of federal authority in Kentucky, which he considered to be unconstitutional.